School of Foundational Sciences – Quarterly Bulletin Vol 4, Issue 2 (2020-21)

Posted on February 23, 2021

by kct admin

Science is the collection of Nature’s answers and Humanities is the collection of Man’s thoughts

SWAGATHAM 2020

Swagatham, a prominent day, a new beginning in the new normal welcomed the vibrant first year student batch of 2020 – 2024 filled with new hopes and new dreams. All the zealous freshers are taken under our KCT wing to be guided, mentored in a great way to become the best version of themselves. Dr.M.Ezhilarasi, Head, School of Foundational Sciences, delivered the welcome address which gave an insight on the wide spread opportunities available in SFS and at KCT. Our esteemed Chairman, Dr.B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar delivered a thought provoking virtual presidential address wherein he shared the legacy, integrity and thriving ecosystem of KCT and inspired the fresh minds to plan and be focussed to face the challenging future. OurJoint Correspondent, Shri Shankar Vanavarayar delivered a special address which kindled the inner light of the young aspirants. Some of the proud parents also shared their experience and expectation with us. The ceremony ended on a high note with a peek into the next nine days of ignite boot camp.

IGNITE 2020

Close on the heels of the initiation through Swagatham 2020, KCT freshers were immersed into a virtual boot camp – ‘IGNITE 2020’ where senior student leaders guided the freshers towards various aspects of KCT and ignited a spark in every fresh mind to explore the infinite opportunities available at KCT. Various activities ranging from letter to future – self and Journal writing to Workshops, Live sessions, Expert talks, Self-paced assignments engaged the students for nine days. The fantabulous bond created between the seniors and juniors stand as a testament for KCT. This inspiring boot camp gave the needed boost, helped make the transition from school to college a lot easier and helped them define a path ahead.

Content Contributors – Ms. Nikitha D 5932 (BT) & Gayathree Prabha M 6318 (ECE)

DEPARTMENT INVENTIVENESS

ROSATOM-Global Atomic Quiz on International Science Day

Department of Mathematics organised Global Atomic Quiz Event – ROSATOM on International Science Day from 3^rd September 2020 to 5^th September 2020. The event was organised by Dr.Maheswari K.

FDP on R Language in association with IIT, Bombay-Spoken Tutorial

Department of Mathematics organised an FDP on R Language from 4^th September 2020 to 6^th September 2020. The event was organised by Dr. Vijeta Iyer and Dr. A. Santha. This program was organised in association with KLDA & IIT -Bombay Spoken Tutorial. The recorded video of IIT-Bombay Spoken Tutorial was shared with the participants.

Seven Days International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Smart Technologies for Drug Design Energy and Environment (IFSDE-20)

Department of Chemistry organised a Seven Day International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Smart Technologies for Drug Design Energy and Environment (IFSDE-20) from 1^st September 2020 to 3^rd September 2020. Dr. G. Prabhusankar, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Dr. V. Ganapathy, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials ARCI, Hyderabad, Mr. K. Kalidasan, OSAI – Environmental Organisation, Coimbatore, Dr. Vigneshwaran Namasivayam, University of Bonn, Germany, Dr. K. Vijayaranga Muthu, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Dr. Madasamy Thangamuthu, University College of London, UK and Dr.Yamuna Ram, Amrita University, Coimbatore, were the resource persons. The event was organised by Dr. R. Mahalakshmi, Dr. D. Jalajaa, Ms. K. Rathidevi, Dr. K. Kalapriya and Dr. S. Jyothi.

Expert Discussion on Humanities Research Possibilities

An Expert Discussion on “Humanities Research Possibilities” was conducted on 28th October 2020. The event was organised by Dr. B. Arokia Lawrence Vijay /AP (SRG) with the guidance of Dr.M.Ezhilarasi, HoD / SFS. Dr. Merin Simi Raj Assistant Professor, Department of English, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras was the resource person.

FACULTY RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTS

REVIEWERS

Dr. R. Balamurugan reviewed an article entitled Simulation of Skin Stretching around the Forehead Wrinkles in Rhytidectomy submitted to Scopus Journal- Sensing and imaging.
Dr. J. Dhivya reviewed an article entitled 3D Structure of Anopheles’ CYP6Z3 Protein Revealed Classification Error in Prime Model submitted to Scopus Journal – Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal (ASTESJ).
Dr. Maheswari K reviewed an article entitled Innovation in Technology submitted to International Conference for Innovation in Technology – IEEE sponsored.
Dr. K. Kalapriya reviewed an article entitled Study of novel microbicidal textile as wound dressing for diabetic wound healing in rat model submitted to Scopus Journal – Journal of Industrial Textiles.
Dr. R. Kannan reviewed an article entitled Prediction of Fire and Smoke Propagation Under a range of External Conditions submitted to Scopus Journal- Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Applications.

PROJECT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED

Dr. R. Kannan as PI, Ms.M.Selvambikai and Ms. S. Kiruthika from KCIRI have submitted a project proposal titled Development of cost-effective electroplated NiGd and NiMo nano structures coatings as protective layers for mining instruments to Ministry of Mines for an proposed amount of Rs. 43,40500/-

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Dr. H. Arul has published a paper entitled Growth, characterisation and antibacterial activity of LHCdBr single crystal in Materials Research Innovations (September 2020). https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2020.1814028
Ms. Saratha S R has published a paper entitled Solving Black–Scholes equations using fractional generalized homotopy analysis method in Computational and Applied Mathematics (Springer), Volume 39, Issue 262, 1-35 (September 2020).
Ms. S. Meena Priyadarshini has published a paper entitled A New Class of Ideal Binary Topological Spaces in Advances in Mathematics: Scientific Journal, Volume 9, Issue 10, 7851–7857 (September 2020).
Dr. Vijeta Iyer, Dr.Santha A, Dr.K.P.Thilagavathy has published a paper entitled Some Applications of Central Graphs and Achromatic Colouring in Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 1S, 1962-1965 (October 2020).
Dr. Santha A, Dr.K.P.Thilagavathy has published a paper entitled A Note on the Achromatic Number of the Central Graphs of Some Path Related Graphs in Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 1S, 1954-1961 (October 2020).
Dr.K. P. Thilagavathy, Dr. Santha. A has published a paper entitled The Achromatic Number of Central graph of Splitting Graphs in Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 6, 1810-1815 (October 2020).
Dr. R. Rajkumar has published a paper entitled Evaluation of wind power potential for selecting suitable wind turbine in Wind and Structures, Volume 31, Issue 4, 311-319 (October 2020).
Dr. R. Ashokkumar has published a paper entitled Computational Analysis of LPNPTH Anisotropies for Dementia for Alzheimer’ Syndrome by DFT and Molecular Harboring in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 040008 (October 2020).
Dr. Maheswari K has published a paper entitled State Estimation for Discrete Time-Delayed Non-fragile Switched Neural Network with Parameter Uncertainties and Sojourn Probabilities in Journal AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 140008 (November 2020).
Mr. A.R. Arul has published a paper entitled Surface roughness measurement of aluminium thin film by laser speckle method in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 090003 (November 2020).
Dr.Anitha N has published a paper entitled Solubility model correlations of some substituted phenol compounds in supercritical carbon dioxide in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 040013 (November 2020).
Ms.D.Arivuoli has published a paper entitled nIαg-Compact spaces and nIαg-Lindelof spaces in nano ideal topological spaces in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2277, 110001-1 –110001-5 (November 2020).
Mr.R. Mayilduai has published a paper entitled Oxidation of aniline and its derivatives by tert-butylhydroperoxide using meso-tetraphenylporphyriniron (iii) chloride as catalyst in aqueous acetic acid medium: Degradation kinetics in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 100019 (November 2020).
Dr. K.Rathina has published a paper entitled Thermo physical and spectroscopic studies on aqueous mixtures of PVP with inorganic salts in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 100007 (November 2020).
Dr.K.Kalapriya has published a paper entitled Eco-friendly dyeing of textile fabric by natural colorants in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 060008 (November 2020).
Ms.E.Shobhana has published a paper entitled Computational studies (DFT) of organic nonlinear optical material: N-methylglycine in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 040002/040002-5 (November 2020).
Ms.E.Shobhana has published a paper entitled Synthesis, Growth And Characterization Of Zinc Boro Glutrate Crystal For Optoelectronics Application in AIP Conference proceedings, Volume 2270, 100012 (November 2020).
Dr.R.Rajkumar has published a paper entitled Mathematical representation to assess the wind resource by three parameter Weibull distribution in Wind and Structures, Volume 31, Issue 5, 429-440 (November 2020).
Ms. Saratha S R has published a paper entitled Analysis of a fractional epidemic model by fractional generalised homotopy analysis method using modified Riemann – Liouville derivative, Volume 92, 525-545 (November 2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2020.11.019
Dr. R. Kannan has published a paper entitled Investigation of structural and optical characteristics of chromium doped ZnO nanostructures by microwave irradiated route for sensing applications in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 110021 (November 2020).
Dr. R. Kannan has published a paper entitled Investigation on the effect of heat treatment on mechanical and tribological behaviour of aluminium reinforced hybrid composite in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 030008 (November 2020).
Dr. R. Kannan has published a paper entitled Synthesis, structural and antibacterial properties of CuO:CaO nano composites through co-precipitation method in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 110044 (November 2020).
Dr. R. Kannan and Dr. Aranganayagam K R has published a paper entitled Structural, optical and thermal analysis of zinc-based aerogel composite materials in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 030010 (November 2020).
Dr. R. Krishna Moorthy has published a paper entitled Alpha locally weakly generalized continuous mappings in intuitionistic fuzzy topological spaces in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2277, 080002 (November 2020).
Dr. Aranganayagam K R has published a paper entitled Biosynthesis, characterization of silver nanoparticles and antimicrobial screening by Oscillatoria Annae in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 110026 (November 2020).
Dr. Aranganayagam K R has published a paper entitled Synthesis, crystal growth, and physical characterization of inorganic-organic hybrid material: Bis (4-methylbenzylammonium) tetraiodo cadmate (II) crystal in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 100004 (November 2020).
Dr. Aranganayagam K R has published a paper entitled Synthesis and characterization of 1, 3-diphenyl guanidine succinate crystals in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 100018 (November 2020).
Dr. Aranganayagam K R has published a paper entitled Magnetic and electrochemical behavior of pure and cobalt doped tin oxide nanoparticle using Canna indica linn in AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2270, 110043 (November 2020).
Dr. R. Rajkumar has published a paper entitled Evaluation of Wind Power Potential For Selecting Suitable Wind Turbine in Wind and Structures, Volume 31, Issue 4, 311-319 (November 2020).
Ms. K. Rathidevi has published a paper entitled Structural, Morphological and Optical Performance of Synthesized Co, Mn/ZnO Nanocomposites in Journal of Ovonic Research, Volume 16, Issue 5, 337 – 343 (September – October 2020).
Dr. R. Rajkumar has published a paper entitled Fuzzy C-Means (Fcm) Clustering and Adaptive in Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System (Anfis) For Dynamic Background Subtraction in Solid State Technology, Volume 63, Issue 6, 3974-3988 (October 2020).
Dr. Hyacinth Pink has published Subversion, Subjugation and Servility in Salman Rushdie’s Shame in International (Peer Reviewed) Journal of English Studies, Volume 2, Issue 8, ISSN: 2581-8333, 199 – 214 (September 2020).

FACULTY CAREER REFINEMENTS

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Dr.K.P.Thilagavathy presented a research paper entitled The Achromatic Number of Central graph of Some Snake graphs in an International Conference on Research Trends in Mathematics 2020 organised by Department of Mathematics, VIT, Chennai held from 25^th August 2020 to 26^th August 2020.
Dr. H. Arul presented a research paper entitled Studies on Thermal isokinetic parameters and dielectric properties of self-assembled supramolecular single crystal 2-carboxypyridinium dihydrogenphosphate in a Virtual International Transdisciplinary Conference organised by Department of Physics, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore held from 26^th August 2020 to 28^th August 2020.
Dr.Maheswari K presented a research paper entitled Awareness of Student’s wellness in COVID’19 lockdown in an AICTE Sponsored International e-Conference on Image analysis for treatment of Infectious Diseases organised by Department of IT and BT, KCT held from 6^th November 2020 to 7^th November 2020.
Dr. Maheswari K presented a research paper entitled Wellness Survey Analysis Amidst Student Community in the Pandemic Time in an AICTE Sponsored International e-Conference on Image analysis for treatment of Infectious Diseases organised by Department of IT and BT, KCT held from 6^th November 2020 to 7^th November 2020.
Dr. Vijeta Iyer presented a research paper entitled Order of Vertices of Comb Graph and Helm Graph with respect to Incidence Topology in an AICTE Sponsored International e-Conference on Image analysis for treatment of Infectious Diseases organised by Department of IT and BT, KCT held from 6^th November 2020 to 7^th November 2020.
Dr. R. Kannan presented a research paper entitled Effect of Hybrid max filter and edge detection on scanning electron microscope picture of calcium oxide and copper oxide nanocomposites in an AICTE Sponsored International e-Conference on Image analysis for treatment of Infectious Diseases organised by Department of IT and BT, KCT held from 6^th November 2020 to 7^th November 2020.
Dr. Santha. A presented a research paper entitled Order of Vertices of Path Graph and Star Graph with respect to Incidence Topology in an AICTE Sponsored International e-Conference on Image analysis for treatment of Infectious Diseases organised by Department of IT and BT, KCT held from 6^th November 2020 to 7^th November 2020.

WORKSHOPS / FDP ATTENDED

132 FDPs/STTPs (for minimum 5 days) were attended by all the faculty members of the department in the 2^nd Quarter of the academic year 2020 – 2021. A graphical presentation of the activities is given below

Bar chart below presents active participation of the SFS faculty members

Pie chart below presents Month-wise and department wise participation of the faculty members

Seminar/ Training/ Webinar/ Workshop attended for less than 5 days

136 Seminar/ Training/ Webinar/ Workshop were attended (for less than 5 days) by our faculty members of each department in the 2^nd quarter of the academic year 2020 – 2021.

Contribution by faculty members – Month wise and Activity wise

FACULTY AS RESOURCE PERSON

Dr. B. Arokia Lawrence Vijay handled a session on Career guidance for Secondary School Students at Shanti Ashram, Kovaipudhur, Coimbatore on 3^rd September 2020.
Dr. S. G. Mohanraj handled a session on Ecocriticism to Ecological Activism in A Three-Day Webinar Series on Literary Theory and Practiceorganized by English Division of the Department of Science and Humanities, KCT on 1^st September 2020.
Dr. Sreejana S has been a judge for the event Drop a blog, Young ones’ blog writing event for Y Fest, the biggest online festival, celebrating the 100th day of Young ones organized by Young Ones club held on 2^nd September 2020.
Dr. Sreejana S has been a judge for the speech competition Talk it Out organized by PG forum of KCT on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s birthday week celebrations held on 17^th October 2020.
Dr. Sreejana S has been a judge for the event Give Away organized by Books & Beyond Club during Anniversary Celebrations Week held on 29^th October 2020.
Dr. Sreejana S acted as a Resource person for a Webinar on the Importance of Reading organized by Books and Beyond Club during Anniversary Celebrations Week held on 30^th October 2020.
Dr. Santha A. delivered a series of lectures in a 5-day FDP on Statistics using R programming organised by Kongu Engineering College, Erode from 5^th October 2020 – 9^th October 2020.
Dr. Vijeta Iyer delivered a series of lectures in a 5-day FDP on Statistics using R programming organised by Kongu Engineering College, Erode from 5^th October 2020 – 9^th October 2020.
Dr. R. Kannan delivered a lecture on An insight into Materials Perspectives For Diverse Engineering Applications for a Course titled Physics – An insight into Materials Perspectives for Diverse Engineering Applications organised by KLDA and Department of Physics / SFS held on 17^th October 2020.
Dr.K.Rathina delivered a lecture on Ultrasonics for a Course titled Physics – An insight into Materials Perspectives for Diverse Engineering Applications organised by KLDA and Department of Physics / SFS held on October 12, 2020.
Dr. Sreejana S delivered a guest lecture on the topic “English for Professional Communication” for the ELS club students of Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore held on November 11, 2020.
Dr.Anitha N has been invited as a Guest Speaker for an Online Webinar on Statistical Analysis using R sponsored by DBT Star Scheme, New Delhi and it is organized by Department of Computer Science, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore held on 30^th November 2020.

CONGRATULATIONS, TEACHERS!

Dr. K Maheswari is a proud recipient of the award Best Faculty – Leadership awarded by KCT Management on Teachers Day 2020.

Dr. B. Arokia Lawrence Vijay is aproud recipient of the award Best Faculty for Extra Curricular Activities awarded by KCT Management on Teachers Day 2020.